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NPH 147L

1972 MG B

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1972 MG B37,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPH 147L
MakeMG
ModelB
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,778 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 76,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG B?

Based on 191,608 MOT tests across 19,443 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
381
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
19,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,224
brake binding 4,089
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,715
Stop lamp not working 3,343
Steering rack gaiter split 2,887
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NPH 147L is a 1972 MG B in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 MG B models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 37,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG B fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 5,224 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NPH 147L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG B typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG B is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NPH 147L?

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What year was NPH 147L registered?

NPH 147L is a 1972 MG B, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is NPH 147L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPH 147L shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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